In this episode, Simon is joined around the After Dinner Leadership table by childhood friend, Grant Watling. Grant is currently Portfolio Chief Customer Officer at Hg, and in this episode, he shares the three leadership lessons he wishes he had learned earlier in his successful career. Pull up a seat and join the conversation.

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Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is founder of Build Yourself, Maya Shefri, who shares practical insights to help professionals take their next step without burning out. They also explore how to leverage AI in career advancement.

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Join us around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table as Simon explores the concept of antifragility. The idea that individuals and systems can grow stronger through challenge and adversity. Drawing inspiration from Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation, Simon reflects on what this idea means for leaders today, and why resilience alone may no longer be enough in a world that often shields people from difficulty.

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In this episode, Simon is joined around the After Dinner Leadership table by Andy Freed. A Business executive, board chair, leadership advisor, and author of Lead Like The Boss, for a compelling conversation on leadership through the lens of one of music’s most enduring icons.

Andy explains why Bruce Springsteen isn’t just a legendary performer, but a truly exceptional leader and someone who has inspired generations not only through his music, but through the way he leads his band, connects with his audience, and consistently lives out his values.

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In this bitesize episode of the After Dinner Leadership Podcast, our host Simon reflects on what it truly means to Bring Light — both in the choices we make as leaders and in the way we show up for others.

Through quiet intention and everyday actions, Simon explores how choosing light can shape our leadership and the cultures we create.

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In this episode of After Dinner Leadership, Simon is joined by Amy Jacobson, author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage, to explore why EQ is essential for leaders.

Amy shares five practical steps to strengthen emotional intelligence, from building self-awareness to improving relationships and handling pressure with greater clarity. Packed with real-world insights and actionable ideas, this conversation shows how anyone can develop the skills at the heart of effective leadership.

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Pull up a chair and join in as Simon and Ryan discuss their word for the year in 2026 and what excites them heading into the new year.

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Join us around the After Dinner Leadership table as we talk about all things 2025 and reflect on the journey of this podcast and some of the interesting things we have read and listened to this year.

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